Description
About Opportunity
Home-Start volunteers are expected to work towards the increased confidence and independence of the family by: - Offering support, friendship and practical help. - Visiting families in their own home where dignity and identity of each individual can be respected and protected. - Reassuring families that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual. - Emphasising the positive aspects of family life. - Developing a relationship with the family in which time can be shared and an understanding developed. - Encouraging parents' strengths and emotional well-being for the ultimate benefit of their own children. - Encouraging families to widen their network of relationships and to use effectively the support and services available in the community.
About Home-Start East Highland
To help give children the best possible start in life, Home-Start supports parents as they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationship with their children and widen their links with the local community. Home-Start offers support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children in the local community. The work of the volunteer requires a high level of commitment and reliability and will be supported by the Home-Start organiser(s) and co-ordinator(s). Enhanced Police Check (PVG) is carried out on all volunteers.
Skills & Experience
Be a parent or have parenting experience. Positive attitude working with people any gender, family status or sexual identity, ethnic origin, culture or religion, or disability. Sensitive and caring towards others. Non-judgemental. Confidentiality.
Travel Details
Beauly/Inverness/Nairn
Restrictions
Must be a parent or have parenting experience eg: worked with children
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Families
Expenses Detail
We pay all out of pocket expenses and this can be claimed weekly or monthly.
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 6 Weeks
Minimium Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact me with you name and contact details to discuss joining our team of volunteers.